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Old Oct 22, 2020 | 02:22 PM
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Originally Posted by jackthelad
Do yourself a real favor and go 18/19. Since that is the standard C6 set up, there are still plenty of tires available, and C5's just look so much better with the larger wheels.
I agree - many more tires to choose from.
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Old Oct 22, 2020 | 03:42 PM
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I'm sad to hear that the Michelin run-flats are no longer available! I need new tires next spring. I thought the Michelins were great, at least with the mag-ride in my 2003.

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Old Oct 28, 2020 | 04:05 PM
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So, being told that Michelin Pilot Sport A/S + are available in run flats…. in the correct sizes..

tire rack does not list them...

I know you guys don't like the RF's...but I'd hate have an issue long way from home.

if it ever leaves the garage...
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Old Oct 28, 2020 | 07:06 PM
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I just pulled the trigger on a set of wheels and tires from tire rack. Flow forged wheels, 19x10.5 and 18x9.5. Also Bridgestone pole position tires. 305 30 19 and 275 35 18. Its expensive but I think the 18/19 combo will be better in the future as far as tire choices. And GM TPMS sensors.

I hear the pole position sidewall is stiffer then the hancooks, continental, and generals Tires.

I’ll post pics in a new thread next week when there on.
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Old Oct 28, 2020 | 10:06 PM
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Hi guys. Any recommendations on tires with a rim guard, all season run flats? Looking to get 285/30/19 and 245/35/19. Hopefully there will be Black Friday deals coming up for the holiday on tires.
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Old Oct 29, 2020 | 08:56 AM
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kinda got the feeling the Tire Rack is not my friend..... when I asked them about the Pilots...they told me they we discontinued...

the Michelin Man says no plans to drop them.
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Old Oct 29, 2020 | 09:08 AM
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For what it is worth, I waited several years to find F1 Supercar tires for my Z. I guess demand is low so GY just doesn't make them. Earlier this year someone posted that Tire Discounters had them in stock. I took a chance and ordered them, really not suspecting the order would be filled. I was pleasantly surprised when they came in! Nice to have the car back in original form 😎.



Baby is getting new shoes today. Goodyear finally made some factory size F1 Supercar tires again. It's been several years since they were available.

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Old Oct 29, 2020 | 09:25 AM
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There’s so many choices in stock size . Mines a daily driver so I got BFGoodrich all season
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Wow, never had seen that before, 4 floor jacks lifting a Corvette, heck any car for that matter.


Originally Posted by 2TONE82
For what it is worth, I waited several years to find F1 Supercar tires for my Z. I guess demand is low so GY just doesn't make them. Earlier this year someone posted that Tire Discounters had them in stock. I took a chance and ordered them, really not suspecting the order would be filled. I was pleasantly surprised when they came in! Nice to have the car back in original form 😎.



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